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The Press., 1887-12-15

A Gallaudet jubilee, organized for the purpose of doing honor to Thomas Hop- kins Gallaudet, the deaf mute teacher, who was born 100 years ago, December 10, was formally opened Saturday afternoon in Faneuil Hall Boston, the informal open ing having taken place Friday. Several hundred deaf-mutes from all parts of New England were present. The president of the jubilee, John T. Tillinghast, of New Bedford, occupied the chair, and introduced Rev. Samuel Howe, who briefly offered prayer in the sign language. Mayor O'Brien then delivered an address of wei come. Prof. W. H. Weeks, of the Hart ford Deaf and Dumb Institution, gave an address on Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
 Miss Clara Daniels, pupil of the School for Deaf -Mutes, in Beverly, some eight years old, offrred the Lords prayer in the sign language. Miss Eda Southwick, a still younger pupil of the same school, re- cited some verses in the sign language
 Dr. Isaac Lewis Peet, principal of the New York Deaf and Dumb Institute, next de- livsred the oration. Other interesting ex- ercises followed. Miss Lottie Wise, of the Beverly School, sang a hymn in signs. Mrs. Minerva Follett, of Rhode Island re- cited poem written by herself on Gallau- det's career. The celebration closed on Sunday with holy communion service in the sign language at the Church of the Good Shepherd, followed by sermon by Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, as we'll as after noon and evening services in the rooms of the Young Mems Christian Association.
The Press., 1887-12-15
Stafford Springs, Conn, Dec. IS, 1887.
D1sTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Probate

ABSTRACT OF HOLLAND, ss Probate 1I Court. Dec. 13th A. D., 1887.
 Estate of Burnham Lilibridge, late of Willington, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of David Lillibridge and Jere- mah Lillibridge praying that instrument in writ ing purportng to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be approved allowed and admitted to probate, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and deter mined at the Probate Office in Willing ton, in said dis o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the once and by posting copy thereof the public sign-post in the town of Wilington in said district nearest be place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record. JOHN B. CARPENTER, Judge,
The Press., 1887-12-15

The January number, 1888, of ''Peter-- sons" magazine has two handsome steel engravings. One, Among the Roses, is beautiful plate, illustrating an interesting story by Frank Lee Benedict. The other is called "The young Cricketer," and will go right to the heart of every boy who loves a game of ball. There is also an el- egant design printed in colors, for stripe for chair, etc., etc., in Berlin-wool besides numerous illustrations of dress and work table patterns. Miss M. G. McClelland, who has lately taken front rank among young southern writers. begins serial in her most intense dramatic vein and there are, besides, goodly number of short tales by writers of frst-class reputation, and poems far above the average of maga- zine literature. Between its literary claims, it's artistic excellence, and its thorough re- iableness as guide to dress and fashion, Peterson" covers a wide range but in no respect is there ever any failure. Ex- quisite premiums offered, this year, make it better than ever worth any ladys while to get up club. Terms Two dollars a year, with great reductions to clubs, and elegant premiums to those getting up clubs. Sample copies free, to those desir- ing to get up club. Peterson's Magazine, 3O6 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
The Press., 1887-12-15

EXAMINATIONS for state teachers certificate, and for entrance to Normal School will be held at Putnam High School building and at Rockville High School building Dec. 26th and 27th; at Stafford Springs High School building Dec. 18th and 29th; and at Wilh mantle first district High School building Dec. 3Oth and 31st. ..---.=
The Press., 1887-12-15

THE prohibition state convention met at New Haven last week. Holland county fur nished the chairman, Rev. S. B. Forbes of Rockville, vice president in Prosecutor Hodgson of Stafford Springs, and among the delegates chosen to the national convention are Rev. and Mrs. Forbes and Smith s. Talcott, all of Vernon. The proceeding are very fully and approvingly reported in the state demo- cratic papers, though none of them go quite to the length of the Willimantic Chronicle, which recently pronounced the address of a prohibition speaker in that borough to be un- answerable. The natural inference in such case, that the person convinced that an argu- ment is unanswerable is converted to the doc urine therein advocated, seemed to fail of con- nection here; the Chronicle remains demo- cratic.
The Press., 1887-12-15

The question of restricting immigration stands good chance of getting thorough discussion in congress this winter. Six bills have already been brought forward in the senate covering various phases of the subject. For precipitating this ques- bly, the Chicago anarchists and men like Most are primarily responsible.
The Press., 1887-12-15

It eas been noticed that Sec. of the borough charter, relating to election of officers, reads: "They shall hold their office for the term of one year, beginning with the second Monday of December next following such election" The second Monday of December is fixed by the charter as the day for the annual meeting, and the intent was no doubt that officers elect should then enter upon their duties, to the clause quoted. The matter is con sidered of sufficient importance to obtain first class legal advice upon, and this will be done
The Press., 1887-12-15

The great-granddaughter of Robert Nor ris, who furnished the ''sinews" for the revolutionary struggle, is wofully poor and is seeking admission, at the age of "A, to an old women's home in Washington. She aaks the public for $1OO to pay her en- trance fee into the institution.
The Press., 1887-12-15
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Ashford, Eth, Mrs. Julia M Carpenter, 60.
 Wilmington, 10th, Burnham Lillibridge, 82.
 Holland, 2d, Wm. Clark, 80 years, 10 mos 8 days; 2d, Ethannan Wakefield, AS; 9th, Levi L. Andrews, 54 9th, John Dobson, 59 ]; Nov. 18th, Michael Healey, 81
 Rockville, 18th, Joseph H. Brown, S8.
The Press., 1887-12-15

BOSTON has reelected Mayor O'Brien, but by majority largely reduced from last year, and with a republican majority in the board of aldermen. All the other Massachusetts cities which held elections on Monday, in cluding Worcester, Lynn, Lowell, Salem, and Newburyport, chose republican mayors.
The Press., 1887-12-15

Kate Greenaway's picturesque drawings in children's books, Boston woman thinks, are responsible for more absurdity and discomfort in children 8 clothing than any body is aware of. .+...
The Press., 1887-12-15

SOME of the weather this week has been quito spring like, inclining one to expect to see displays of garden seeds at the stores. II is providential that the wind should be tenn pered to the needs of victims of local mining strikes and combinations. -7s-
The Press., 1887-12-15

REV. HUGH o. PENTEoosT of Newark, N. J , one of the clergymen whose sympathy with the anarchists, as expressed in a sermon after their execution, provoked so much comment, has resigned, in his farewell sermon announcing 'I am no longer in sympathy with the church as an organization or with evangelical Christianity, and therefore must withdraw bodily from both" And after saying this his deacons urged him to stay in the pulpit until January, and he is to do sol
The Press., 1887-12-15

This paper and theeConnectcnt Courant, (weekly0 furnished together for 226, payable at this office in Mdvsmca s-.s -... -s a...E-ss
The Press., 1887-12-15

The Connecticut state grange met in Hartford this week. Many prominent ag- riculturists were present. J. H. Hale of Glastonbury, master of grange, delivered the annual address. During the year 21 new granges have been organized in the state. The patrons mutual fire insurance company, insuring farm houses, without charge for salaries or commissions, has begun business, having taken $500, ,000 of risks. The address indorses the interstate commerce bill and favors the repeal of power to suspend the short haul section. It says on the tariff, while farmers will not object to the general revision of the tariff, they will object to such revision as will under the guise of "raw materials" place the products of the farm, such as hemp, sugar, flax, hides and wool, on the free list, while at the same time no reduc- tion is made in the duties on manufactured products of these articles. The grange unanimously voted to indorse this attitude
 The Grange elected these officers Mas ter, J. Fl. Hale of South Glastonbury 1; overseer, J. M. Hubbard of Middletown :; lecturer, G. A. Bowen of Woodstock sec- retary, L. J. Wells of South Woodstock ]; steward, Fl. F. Potter of Montowese as- sistant steward, E. Cooley of Berlin chap lain, Rev. D. B. Hubbard of Little River !; treasurer, T. s. Gold of West Cornwall :; gate keeper, A. Kenyon of New London :; Ceres, Mrs, Sherman Kimberly of West Torrington Pomona, Mrs. Linda Kimball of Ellington Flora, Mrs. H. c. Durham of Middietown; lady assistant steward, Mrs. Fred Hawley of New Britain. B. s. Hough of Poquonock was chosen a mem- Der of the executive committee to hold office for three years.
 Hartford Times The First Methodist church in Chicago seems to be the scene of some remarkable performances, and still more remarkable statements, in the line of what is called 'sfaith cure" If the dispatch in another column is correct, one of the believers testified that he had one eye knocked out, eyeball and all, and that by giving himself wholly to the Lord, he had in 8 week grown new eye, ''just as good az t'other one." One minister testi- fled to having by faith added three inches to the length of his leg, which was too short, owing to hip disease. We have heard of nothing more remarkable than these cases since the case of an s'old resi- denter" of Hartford, out on Cooper Lane, who bought bottle of hair renewer that only brought forth a new growth of hair on his bald head, but on rubbing some of the renewer on the top of much worn old hair trunk, he was surprised to see that, also, soon covered with new growth of hair. ....-
The Press., 1887-12-15
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At Congregational parsonage, Stafford Springs, 18th, by Rev. J. P. Hawley, Elmer E. Belding and Laura Blanchard, both of
The Press., 1887-12-15
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Oberlin, Kansas, Nov. 22d, daughter to John 0. and Emma L. Lathrop, and grand daughter to Egbert Tilden, Ellington.
The Press., 1887-12-15

The annual report of the expenditures and financial condition of the borough shows that the expenditures for the year 1887 have been in all $6, ,103 97, of which $1, ,0766 69 was for the widening of High land Terrace, $1, ,394 95 for other highway expenses, $921 57 for sewer, $3O9 57 for fire department, $719 for police and street lighting, $1 ,436.24 for miscellaneous ex- penses, which includes fourteen months rental of hydrants The indebtedness of the borough is $8, ,939 There was re- ceived during the year from the tax col lector $2, ,82798, from the town $1,65O, sewer assessments $75, rent of borough hall $75, license fees $I04.2 .25, making with cash on hand ($60 42) at beginning of the year-,$4, 792. 65 income to meet the year B expenditures There are still assessments from sewerage and Highland Terrace i'm provements to be made, which will reduce and perhaps wipe out the deficit of the year. The report has one merritt shows no worse a condition than was expected considering the extraordinary expenses of the year, in the matter of road repairs, changes, and sewers laid. Collector Bis sett makes 8 capital showing, there being but two uncollected accounts on the 1886 list, aside from those abated.
 From the reported indebtedness of the borough should be deducted the following assets:
 Cash on hand, $1, ,391. .45 Due for rent of borough hall, 47.OO Sewer assessments, 524.OO Uncollected taxes, 128 35
The Press., 1887-12-15

TIE Massachusetts Central railroad is now open from Boston to Northampton.
The Press., 1887-12-15

BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS : ID All persons liable to pay taxes in the borough hereby notified to bring in to the assessors before the second day of January, 1sss lists of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of December, fssT. Those neglecting to do SO will have their lists prepared by the borough assessors and 10 per cent. added thereto, as per direction of borough ordinance. H. M. DAY, -.-. JOHN BROsNAN, Assessors.
 JAS. MCLAUGHLIN.J
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Dec Is, 1887.
The Press., 1887-12-15

BsMoLAUeHLIN q SoN, PUBLISHERS. 50 per year. S1.S5 when paid strictly in advanc
The Press., 1887-12-15

Thursday Evening. Dec. Is. 1887.
The Press., 1887-12-15
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Reducing the debt to &C., 20.

Reducing the debt to SC, JAS 20. le. i This, without reckoning the assets of borough hall, fire extinguishing and road making implements, value estimated at $4, 175, or of betterments and sewer assess ments to be made. Per contra there are land damages to amount of about $500 to be paid on account of widening Highland Terrace.
The Press., 1887-12-15

The Stafford Springs Borough EleC-
 tion, and other Borough Matters.
 The annual borough election on Mon- day resulted in the election of the regular caucus ticket as given below. Some over 160 votes were cast, and there was no strife. Tickets appeared at the opening of the polls bearing the names of two new candidates for burgesses, also for clerk and bailiff, but little effort was made to push them. The warden elect and some of the burgesses most positively refused the can- didacy before election but were voted ill nevertheless, the cancus having chosen no committee to act in such cases, and the voters generally hoping that the candidates would stand. The reason given for reluc- tance to take office was generally that the new officials were to find on their hands so much unfinished work begun by the out going board, including some matters that might be perplexing for new officers to ad- just. The board elect, however, contains two members of the last board, Messrs Leach and Sullivan, and every member, save one, has before served as burgess, while the warden. elect has had several years experience, both as warden and bur- gess. The clerk, J. H. Reed, has during for w. G. Ellis, who was elected last year,
 
 Warden-Geo. c. Parkess.
 Burgesses- Whiton, J. M Leach, J. M Lord, Smith W. Page, J. J. Sullivan, Florence Mccarthy.
 Clerk and treasurer J. H. Reed.
 Collector-F. H. Baker.
 Bailiff-D. F. Mullin.
 Assessors M. Day, John Brosnan, Jas Mclaughlin.
 Board of relief-James Morris, Ambrose Coleman, D. H. Parsons.
 Haywards-J. H. Reed, T. c. Lathrop, A. J. Turner.
 Registrars-W. P. Sweetser, J. W. Chandler.
 Wood inspectors-W. A. Comins, l.. w. Crane. O. M. Eager, M. G. Moore, o. l. Johnson, E. E Butterfeld, D. H. Parsons, A. Whiton, A. N. Nichols, F. Underwood, F. J. Chandler, J. T. Melbourne.
 Tything men-J: V. Squier, D. F. Mullin, J. Wood, F. N. Crane, c. G. Ellis, John Brosnan, A. N: Nichols, S. N. Page, T. c. Lathrop, J.. c. Clea aYeland.
The Press., 1887-12-15

ID ter in rear of Smiledge's shoe store in the Dr. Eaton block. Good work at short notice and reason able prices. 15decsw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-27
REAL ESTATE.
The Boom PalpabIy Affecting
Our Northern NeighbOrs.

SALINAS, August 26.-Seven thou
sand six hundred and sixty-five acres
of the Catalan ranch, belonging to
Mr.. Lynn, was bonded to-day to a
syndicate of California and foreign
capitalists for $240,000.
sACRAMENTo's SALES.
SACRAMENTO, August 26.-To-day's
transactions aggregate about $400 900.
Sutterville was sold yesterday for
$4,000.
oRovILLE's STORY.
ORovILLE, August 26.-The sales for
the day are in the neighborhood of
$100, 900.
NAPA NOTES.
NAPA, August 26.-In the past three
days the sales of real estate amounts
to over $400, 900.
LIvERMoRE's TRANSACTIONS.
LIvERMoRE, August 26.-Wednes-
days sales were over 100000, yester-
days fully $75 900 and to-day as much
more.
HoLLIsTER's TRANSFERS.
HoLLIsTER, August 26.-The sales
100000.
AT IT AGAIN.
SAN JOSE, August 26.-The real es-
tate sales to-day will reach 81 ,450, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-27
EASTERN NEWS.
Opening of the Campaign
Against COlOrOw.
BLOODY BATTLE NEAR MEEKER
Grand Army Veterans Openly
Display Their Animus
Against Cleveland.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
DENVER, August ga telegram re-
ceived here this afternoon from Meeker
denies the report of yesterday that
Colorow is surrounded by militia and
desires peace. The Indians are in
trenched in the hills and protected by
natural Notifications. Dislodgment by
all the State militia combined would
be impossible.
HE WANTS A "BIa FIGHT"
Colorow yesterday said that he did
not want "little fight" but he did
want "big fight" and would have it if
the troops were not called back. Cap
tain Lawson, who was returning to
Meeker Wednesday afternoon from
Camp Willis with kilograms, was
CHASED THIRTY MILES
Up Piceance creek by Indians, until
darkness permitted his escape. The
Indians fired at him repeatedly while
chasing, and Captain Lawson returned
the fire twice while running. He
reached Meeker early yesterday morn
ing completely fatigued.
MoMENToUs MOMENTS.
If fight be avoided until the ar
rival of Governor Adams it may be
amicably settled, but if the militia
and Indians clash before his arrival it
is the opinion of settlers that the war
will last for months.
SOME IMPORTANT MIssIvEs.
WASHINGTON, August 26.-The fol-
lowing correspondence relative to the
Indian trouble in Colorado has taken
place:
DENVER, August 25.-To H. L. Null
drow Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Colorow has signified his desire to
have a conference and l go to Garfield
County for that purpose tonight. Our
desire is to get them out of the State
peacably and if you will cooperate it
will be done. A telegraph order to
Fort Duchesne would enable officers
to get to the scene of trouble as soon
as do. ALyA ADAMS, Governor.
THE REQUESTS COMPLIED WITH.
WASHINGTON, August 26.-To Hon.
Alva Adams, Governor. Directions
will be immediately given to agent
Byrnes aud General Crook to meet
and confer with you in reference to
Colorow's peacable return to the reser-
vation, upon the belief that your dis
patch indicates the adoption of such
line of action.
ii. l.. MULDRow, Acting Secretary.
LATEsT-rHE FEARS REALIZED.
DENVER, August ga Republicans
Glenwood Springs special says: Bern
stein, who lives about four miles
below Meeker is just in. A battle has
taken place between Kendall's men
and band of Indians. Deputy Sheriff
Jack Ward is killed and several are
wounded. Several Indians are re-
ported killed, and several were seen
to fall and to be carried off the field.
So far as known the fight was stopped
by darkness, and it is thought will be
resumed by daylight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-27
SEIZED SEALERS.
Tive More Boats Said to Have
Been Captured.

Two More Boats Said to Have
Been Captured.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 26.-The re-
port has reached San Francisco, but is
not confirmed, that since August 9th
the cutter Rush has seized the Amer
ican schooners Helen Blum and City
OF San Diego in the Behring Sea.
THE "HELEN BLUM"
The "Helen Blum" is one of the
finest private sealers fitted out in this
port. She is vessel of 81 tons, COM
manded by Captain Carlson, who also
owns share in her. When last spoken
she had 30 otter skins and l60 seal
skins.
TIE Getty OF SAN DIEGO"
D. Dodge is the owner OF the City
of San Diego. She registers 81 tons
and is commanded by Captain Haze
man.
sLOss' STATEMENT.
At the Office of the Alaska CONNER
cial Company, Louis Sloss stated that
the company had received no authen-
ticated report. cat any rate" he
said, "whether the seizure has been
made or not, l think that private
sealers will be chary about going into
the Behring sea next year. Secretary
Bayard, believe, intends to protect
our lease. If it is not done we will
have just claim against the govern
ment and one that win be pushed.
Our franchise expires. in two years"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-27
RAILROAD RUMORS.
An Alleged Important Purchase
by the AtchisOn Company.

Tucson, August pa report is
current that the Arizona Narrow Gauge
Railroad has sold out to the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe line. This road
runs from Tucson to Globe. 1t is
now a narrow gauge, but the sale
carries with it bonds issued by the
several counties through which it
passes making it desirable property.
TUCSON WOULD BE PLEASED.
If the rumor is true it is good news
for Arizona and Tucson in particular
giving her competing line. If the
Santa Fe people have purchased this
road it will give them direct route to
Guaymas, which seems to be their
objective point.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-27
GRAPES.
BASE BALL.
Another Defeat for the Los An.
geles Nine.


SAN Francisco, August 26.-There
was an improvement in the playing
of the Los Angeles team to-day but
their opponents, the Greenhood and
Morans handled them pretty severely.
The game was opened by the visitors
sending Goldstein to the plae. At
the fifth inning Smith relieved Hap
man as pitcher who took Smiths
place at left field. Burch went short
stop, Monroe right field, Coacher CEN
ter field. Score: Greenhood and
Morans l3, Los Angeles 5.
CHICAGO VS.. NEW YORK.
New YORK, August 26.-The Giants
gave a worse exhibition to-day than
the Chicago's did yesterday. Van
Haltern's excellent pitching combined
with their poor work, gave Chicago's g
the game. Score New York 2, Chi
cago 8.
PHILADELPHIA VS.. DETROIT.
PHILADELPHIA, August 26. = Con-
ways good pitching, and the general
hard work of the Detroits won them
to-day's game. The Phillies played
listlessly. Score - Philadelphias 3,
Detroits Z.
WASHINGTON VS.. INDIANAPOLIS.
WASHINGTON, August 26.-The Sena-
tors played another miserable game
to-day, and indianapolis won easily.
Score-Washingtons 4, Indianapolis 6.
OTHER GAMES.
CINCINNATI, August 26.-Cincinnati,
IL; Baltimore, 10.
LOUISVILLE, August 26.-Louisville,
IL; Brooklyn 0.
CLEVELAND, August 26.-Athletics,
7; Clevelands, l.
ST.. LOUIS, August 26.-St. Louis, Is !;
Metropolitans, 6.